The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-10-14

I enough to overhear him when he had
mentioned to the host the circumstance
of his former visit.
Certainly, sir. I was here two
years ago."
$50 was l. At that time was liv.
ing in Albany; but year ago re-
moved to this city, where l have estab-
lished a good business. If you are
thinking of purchasing goods. you
might find it to your advantage to give
me call. At all events, you can look
in and see me. Will you take my
card?''
Seth took the bit of pastcboard. and
| read thereon:
GUSTS, HAMILTON & CO.,
IMPORTERS
DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY
GOODS.
my name is Hamilton, sir-George.
Mr.. Gusts l know you would like. Say
you will call"
When our hero had promised that he
would call if he could make it in his
way, the gentleman started as though
to turn away; but he thought better of
it, and sat down. He commenced con-
versation by asking Mr.. Applebee how
business was in his section; and. grad
ually. he led the young countryman
on to talk of himself, of his business at
home. his social opportunities. his
friends, and, finally. of the business
that had brought him to the great city.
Then Mr.. Hamilton opened his bud
get He told of his own business.
What a business it was! Millions of
dollars year.
"Ahi but it requires labor, my dear
Applebee. Ipromise myself this sum-
mer trip to Europe. Thus far Mr..
Gusts has done our foreign purchasing;
but tell him he must let me take my
turn.
..But bless me! l had thought of the
opera this evening. What will you do
with YOURSELF"
Seth said he had thought of some
place of amusement.
"Good! Let's go together. Wen
decide where it shall be on the way"
By this time our young countryman
had fallen in love with his new-found
friend. He not only gave him his con-
fidence entirely. but he had taken him
to his heart. He embraced Hamilton's
proposition eagerly. 1t was just the
thing. And pretty soon they were in
the street. walking up Broadway.
by the way, Applebee, I'll tell you
the truth. 1t is very seldom that l
drink any thing stronger than tea in
the evening; but am at this moment
just in the mood for one of Slovinski's
punches. What say you? Now, mark
me. On no account let me-"
But Seth stopped him in full career.
Hamilton. not another word. I'm
for a punch. Inever felt more like it
in my life
And he spoke truly. He was already
exhilarated. He was in Just the mood
for fun. He felt like enjoying himself.
They went into the saloon-a place
which reminded Seth at once of Alad-
din's palace--a scene of splendor, of
which he had never seen the like be-
fore-where they sat down at II marble
table and drank punch. Then they
chatted while. BY and by said Ham,
iiton:
81 observation-disclosures we go"
"Anothcr punch!'' filled out Seth
with flushed face and sparkling eyes.
He was not used to mike drinks, nor.
for that matter. TO much alcoholic
drink OF any kind; and the large goblet
of punch already drank had produced a
decided effect.
They had Just drank the second
punch. and Seth was smacking his lips.
when fine looking gentleman. of
about his own age, approached them,
whom Hamilton haiicd with friendly
warmth.
lilo. Walter! This is surprise.
Where did you drop trom?'
"i'm Just from Uncle TOMS"
Mr. Gusts. let RE present to you
Mr.. Seth Applebee, of Pumpton. APP
plebee. this is a nephew of the senior
partner. and the junior-the Co.-of
our firm"
After a little pleasant chat, the
junior partner believed he'd have one
of S.ovinski's incompatible punches.
and. of course, he could not drink
alone.
Wen keep you company, Walter,
but it must be very lightly. My head
| won't bear much more of that stuff, y
said Hamilton.
Seth could not refuse. While they
slipped the third punch Hamilton asked
Gusts if the old man had secured GER
tain cargoes, and invoices OF silks and
velyets, and so on, Just arrived. Gusts
replied that they had been secured to
the last bale.
"Who. d'you suppose, the old man
got to do it for him?''
WHO was it?"
"Aiec. Astor. Stewart was there,
but when he saw Alec. bidding for the
goods-supposing. of course. he was
doing it for himself-he wouldn't 90 in
against him. Aha! pretty neatly done.
BY the way. he promised to meet us
here this evening"
..Who? Alec. 81
Eyes. And. faith! here he is.''
As Gusts thus spoke a second man
approached theia-a splendid-!ookinG
| young fellow-..An As;or all through
! Seth said TO himself.
More elusive greeting. and the new